Man fearful after ex-girlfriend's attack

Fri 3 Sep 2010, 2:02 PM AEST

A man who was attacked by his former girlfriend when she broke into his home has told the South Australian Supreme Court he still fears for his safety.

The woman, 48, who cannot be identified due to an interim suppression order, is awaiting sentencing on charges including causing harm, to which she pleaded guilty rather than standing trial for attempted murder.

Prosecutors said she broke into her former lover's property in August last year dressed in black and carrying objects including cable ties, boltcutters and a syringe filled with insulin.

The woman slashed the victim's face before he overpowered her.

The man told the court he lived in constant fear and no longer got the same enjoyment from life.

The judge expressed concern for the victim's safety and will hear evidence from a psychologist on Monday.